Scott Conrad of Otisco Township was sentenced in Ionia County 8th Circuit Court Tuesday to 72 months to 20 years in prison, plus fines and costs, on a methamphetamine charge.

Conrad had pleaded guilty to one count of controlled substance operating/maintaining a methamphetamine lab as an habitual offender, third. In exchange for the plea, Conrad's minimum sentence was capped at 72 months in prison. As a habitual offender, he could have received life in prison.

Conrad’s attorney, Bruce Lincoln, asked Judge David Hoort to consider reducing the sentence, noting that, while his client has “an extensive criminal history,” it does not include “heinous crimes” and that this is his first meth charge.

“Your criminal history and the circumstances of this case justify the sentence,” Hoort said.

Conrad will receive credit for 220 days served.

Conrad was arrested April 21 after a seven-hour stand-off with officers from the Ionia County Sheriff's Office and the Ionia County Critical Incident Team, who executed a search warrant for a residence on Flat River Trail.